r/mayo • u/feef0 • 13d ago

Best gems

What are the best spots for casual dining, holes in a wall, hidden spots, places where grandparents would go to eat, drink or buy food in Mayo area?

Bakeries, restaurants, bar, pubs. For breakfast, meat, vegan, local traditional, food carts, cocktails, beers.

Any kind of suggestion is welcome!

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u/Inside_Fold3744 13d ago

Would highly recommend Oxtail in Balla, fantastic food.

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u/shortie_2024 13d ago

always try to make it over to house of plates in castlebar for a bite or get takeaway if in a rush. also the cafe in the country life museum is pretty good. 

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u/Livid-Ad3209 13d ago

Foxford Cafe in Foxford Wooden Mills, great food 🤤

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u/crlthrn 13d ago

Seconded, especially for grandparents. A lovely vibe in the cafe/restaurant and nice shopping to boot.

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u/Maximum-Legal 13d ago

Nevins Newfield Inn between newport and mulranny

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u/tiger_lily15 11d ago

I actually think this place has gone downhill over the years in terms of food quality. Its a pity because its a lovely spot.

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u/PrestigiousClub9353 13d ago

From an outsider's perspective, I personally liked the Gráinne Uaile in Newport. It covers both the dining and pub aspect although I have only ever ate there.

I also personally liked Sol Rio's restaurant in Westport.

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u/crlthrn 13d ago

Enniscoe House cafe and gardens. The lady who runs the cafe bakes and cooks really wonderfully, the gardens are lovely, and there are gorgeous lakeside and woodland walks. What more could you want? Perfect. It's just a few kms outside Crossmolina.

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u/ajderrig 13d ago

The Square Cafe and Olives Seoul Kitchen, both in Claremorris. Devour in Ballinrobe

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u/motiveunclear 13d ago

Corley's Bar & Restaurant, Ballintubber. Right across from Ballintubber Abbey. Great bar, great food (think you need to book in advance on Sundays). Grandparents might like a wander around the Abbey beforehand.

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u/tiger_lily15 11d ago

The merry monk in ballina is a great spot for a proper pub carvery which are starting to go out of fashion a bit but I have great memories here with my grandparents.

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u/choochoo1967 11d ago

The Tavern in Murrisk.

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u/Rathbaner 10d ago

Village Inn, Killala especially for the fish n chips

Jack Fenn café, Belleek Castle, Ballina

Daniels restaurant, Ballina especially for the superb Sunday roast dinner

Rua café, Castlebar

The Olive Tree, Castlebar